Wow, Chicago barely getting snow. That's exactly the opposite of what I expected, but your explanation makes sense. And you lurked for, what, a couple of months? Did it for a week before signing up, nearly three years ago. Time flies.
Some ppl who sign up just find that they have no reason to stay, I guess. Happens all the time, just read the New Members thread to see many such examples. And if I may ask, what is your college major? What are ya working towards?